#warn

This was mentioned obliquely in other posts, but I wanted to get it into the title of this post. The NJ WARN Act requires that certain employers (including Verizon) provide 90 days' notice of layoffs. If you are a New Jersey employee laid off on June 16 and were told your last day is in August, they are in violation of the law and they have to give you until September 14 which is 90 days from June 16th.

R3 - 9/18/26 = 35

R2 - 8/7/26 = 156

R1 - May = 121

Source - WARN NJ

Nebraska has enacted a new state law requiring employers with over 100 employees to provide 90 days' advance notice for mass layoffs or business closings. This legislation, known as the mini-WARN Act, defines specific criteria for what constitutes a mass layoff or business closing. The notice must include details about the affected site, contact information, the nature and schedule of the employment loss, and affected job titles. Employers can deliver notices via mail, email, or by posting them conspicuously, and remote employees are generally included in calculations. Exceptions exist for natural disasters or unforeseeable business circumstances, and the law takes effect July 18, 2026.

https://www.shrm.org/mena/topics-tools/employment-law-compliance/nebraska-enacts-state-warn-law

https://www.nj.gov/labor/assets/PDFs/WARN/2026_WARN_Notice_Archive.pdf

Round 3 - June 9/18/26 = 35

Round 2 - June 8/7/26 = 156

Round 1 - May 8/7/26 = 121

A law firm is investigating ZeniMax Online Studios for a potential violation of the WARN Act. The company recently notified the state of a mass layoff. This federal law requires employers to provide 60 days' advance notice for significant workforce reductions. The investigation will determine if ZeniMax provided adequate notice to its 213 affected employees. Employees may be entitled to severance pay if the notice period was insufficient.

Cockeysville, Maryland

https://straussborrelli.com/2026/07/14/zenimax-online-studios-warn-act-investigation/

A law firm is investigating Amazon for a potential violation of the WARN Act concerning a recent mass layoff. The investigation focuses on whether Amazon provided the required 60 days' notice to 494 employees affected by the layoff. If notice was insufficient, affected employees may be entitled to back pay and benefits. The firm is seeking to speak with impacted individuals to discuss their rights. This action highlights the legal obligations employers have during significant workforce reductions.

Port St. Lucie, Florida

https://straussborrelli.com/2026/07/15/amazon-pbi3-warn-act-investigation/

Isn't it required by law?

Nine Ohio companies filed WARN notices in June, signaling significant workforce reductions. These notices indicate that over 900 workers across the state will be affected by layoffs or closures. Among the impacted businesses is Schwebel Baking Company, a family-owned bakery, which is closing its doors. The bakery's closure alone will result in the loss of 480 jobs in Hebron and Youngstown. Other companies, including Republic National Distributing Company and Senior Resource Connection, also reported substantial worker impacts.

Hebron, Youngstown, Cincinnati, Mason, Dayton, Groveport, Valley City

https://www.cincinnati.com/story/news/2026/07/15/ohio-layoffs-closure-warn-notices-900-jobs/90922772007/

A law firm is investigating Carlex Glass America for a potential violation of the WARN Act. The company recently conducted a mass layoff of 325 employees in Vonore, Tennessee. This federal law requires employers to provide 60 days' notice before such actions. The investigation will determine if Carlex provided adequate notice to affected workers. Employees may be entitled to severance pay and benefits if the notice period was insufficient.

Vonore, Tennessee

https://straussborrelli.com/2026/07/13/carlex-glass-america-warn-act-investigation/

Carlex will permanently lay off 325 employees in Tennessee. The company filed a WARN notice with the state labor department. These layoffs are scheduled to begin on September 7, 2026. Employees affected are part of a collective bargaining agreement and have no bumping rights. The rapid response team will assist those impacted by the job reductions.

Vonore, Tennessee

https://fox17.com/news/local/over-300-employees-to-be-impacted-by-permanent-layoffs-at-carlex

Conduent layoffs July and August 5 states

Frito Lay is closing its Raleigh distribution warehouse on September 6th. This closure will result in the layoff of approximately 68 warehouse employees. The company has issued WARN notices to all affected staff. Frito Lay plans to offer information on other job opportunities. Some employees may be relocated to nearby facilities.

Raleigh, North Carolina

https://abc11.com/post/frito-lay-close-raleigh-warehouse-off-70-workers/19502599/

Several companies based in Parsippany have filed WARN notices in 2026, impacting a total of 243 employees. These filings indicate potential layoffs across various sectors. Specific companies include Reckitt Benckiser, RB Health, Mead Johnson, Fulton Bank, and Embassy Suites by Hilton. The notices were posted between March and May, with effective dates for the workforce changes ranging from March through October. The exact reasons for these layoffs and the fate of the affected positions were not disclosed in the filings.

Parsippany, New Jersey

https://parsippanyfocus.com/multiple-parsippany-companies-file-warn-notices-in-2026/

A major wine and spirits distributor is considering selling its Alaska operations. This potential sale has triggered a conditional layoff notice for approximately 160 employees in Juneau. The notice is a requirement under the WARN Act, providing advance warning of possible job losses. While the transaction is not finalized, it could lead to employment changes for affected staff. Many workers may be offered positions with the acquiring company.

Juneau, Alaska

https://thealaskastory.com/wine-distributor-explores-sale-of-alaska-operations-requiring-a-potential-layoff-notice-filed-for-160-juneau-workers/

A law firm is investigating Microsoft for potential violations of the WARN Act following a recent mass layoff. The company reportedly laid off 605 employees at its Redmond, Washington facility. The WARN Act requires employers to provide 60 days' advance notice of mass layoffs. The investigation will determine if Microsoft provided adequate notice to affected employees. Employees who did not receive proper notice may be entitled to severance pay and benefits.

Redmond, Washington

https://straussborrelli.com/2026/07/06/microsoft-warn-act-investigation-2/

A law firm is investigating Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation for a potential violation of the WARN Act. The company recently laid off 322 employees at its East Hanover, New Jersey facility. The WARN Act requires employers to provide 60 days' notice before mass layoffs. Employees may be entitled to severance pay if proper notice was not given. The firm is seeking to speak with affected employees.

East Hanover, New Jersey

https://straussborrelli.com/2026/07/06/novartis-warn-act-investigation-2/

A law firm is investigating Nature's Bakery for a potential violation of the WARN Act. The company recently announced a mass layoff affecting 345 employees at its Hazelwood, Missouri facility. This federal law requires employers to provide 60 days' advance written notice before such events. The investigation will determine if Nature's Bakery provided adequate notice to its affected workers. Employees who did not receive proper notice may be entitled to severance pay and benefits.

Hazelwood, Missouri

https://straussborrelli.com/2026/07/07/natures-bakery-warn-act-investigation/

A law firm is investigating NEG US Glass Fiber for potential violations of the WARN Act. The company recently conducted a mass layoff affecting 282 employees. This investigation will determine if the required 60-day notice was provided. Employees may be entitled to severance pay and benefits if the notice was insufficient. The firm is seeking to speak with affected workers.

Shelby, North Carolina

https://straussborrelli.com/2026/07/08/neg-us-glass-fiber-warn-act-investigation/

Charter Communications will close its regional office in Town and Country, Missouri. This closure will result in 107 employees losing their jobs. The affected positions include network engineers and upper management. The company is issuing a WARN notice to comply with legal requirements. Employees will not have bumping rights to retain their positions.

Town and Country, Mo.

https://fox2now.com/news/missouri/charter-to-close-town-and-country-office-107-layoffs-planned/

https://warnact.io/company-verizon

Baker Hughes is closing a Houston facility and laying off 174 employees. The company filed a WARN notice with the Texas Workforce Commission. The exact reason for the closure was not disclosed. A company spokesperson stated that decisions are made to best serve customers and achieve growth objectives. These decisions are difficult and made with sensitivity to employees and communities.

Houston, Texas

https://www.khou.com/article/money/business/houston-business-journal/baker-hughes-closing-facility-layoffs/285-1f28062d-0fc5-49da-998c-c1fe1d9eb1cc

Trying to figure out which Wednesday of the month will be the day. I know my time is coming close.

We had our warn meeting in March and were told close to 6-8 months but that was followed by “the c in citi…”

India is already doing our job, we are just sitting and waiting now.

Salesforce has implemented job cuts affecting its AI agent and cloud software teams. A California WARN notice details 86 eliminated positions across various departments. Employees in Washington state and internationally were also impacted by these reductions. The company's severance packages are based on employee level, tenure, and age. These layoffs occur as Salesforce navigates concerns about AI's potential impact on its software offerings.

https://qz.com/salesforce-layoffs-agentforce-mulesoft-marketing-cloud-061026

Amazon recently cut 57 jobs in Washington state. Affected roles included software engineers, product managers, and creative marketing staff. Employees received notification in May and early June. The company filed a WARN notice due to organizational changes impacting over 50 employees. These cuts are part of broader tech industry belt-tightening and follow previous Amazon layoffs.

Seattle, Washington

https://www.geekwire.com/2026/filing-shows-amazon-cut-57-tech-jobs-in-washington-state-in-recent-weeks/

U.S. employers added 57,000 jobs in June. The national unemployment rate decreased to 4.2%. This rate is below Arizona's most recent reported rate. Arizona experienced over 1,100 layoffs during June. Federal data provided these employment figures.

Arizona

https://www.azcentral.com/story/money/business/economy/2026/07/07/arizona-layoffs-us-jobs-report-june-slowdown/90822847007/

Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corp. announced 322 job cuts at its East Hanover facility. This is part of over 500 total layoffs across three New Jersey employers this week. Notions Marketing is cutting 179 jobs in Gloucester County due to a warehouse fire. Winfit LLC is laying off five employees in Mercer County following a Chapter 7 bankruptcy filing. The total statewide impact from these WARN notices is 506 employees.

East Hanover, New Jersey

https://www.nj.com/business/2026/07/major-nj-pharma-layoffs-among-506-job-cuts-announced-by-3-employers.html

Massachusetts saw 1,062 workers lose jobs in June. These figures come from Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act notices. Anna Maria College, Hampshire College, and Takeda Pharmaceuticals announced significant cuts. Southshore Elder Services and Dover Saddlery also reported layoffs. The state's unemployment rate of 4.5% in May exceeded the national average.

https://patch.com/massachusetts/across-ma/many-1-062-massachusetts-layoffs-june

Great Southern Bank is implementing a multi-state workforce reduction. A WARN notice details 66 positions affected across four states. Missouri accounts for 45 of these job eliminations. This reduction includes closing nine bank locations permanently. Layoffs impact Kansas City metro and Springfield corporate headquarters.

Kansas City, Missouri

https://fox4kc.com/news/great-southern-bank-announces-layoffs-in-kansas-city-metro-in-multi-state-reduction/

Novartis is laying off 322 employees at its U.S. headquarters. The cuts are scheduled to take effect by October 2. The company cited changes in sales, patient support, and marketing. This represents the fourth round of dismissals at the East Hanover site. Novartis is adjusting operations due to patent expirations and restructuring efforts.

East Hanover, New Jersey

https://www.fiercepharma.com/pharma/novartis-dismisses-322-more-its-us-headquarters-nj

Lucid's Casa Grande factory announced major job cuts. Over 1,100 Arizona workers faced layoffs in June 2026. Eight WARN notices detailed these affected positions. These notices listed 1,154 affected workers. This number is an increase from May's 877 affected workers.

Casa Grande, Arizona

https://www.azcentral.com/story/money/business/jobs/2026/07/01/lucid-fedex-arizona-mass-layoffs-june-2026/90742044007/

Around 4k employees have to go, the last day is October 12.

Strauss Borrelli PLLC is investigating Stanley Black & Decker. The investigation concerns a potential mass layoff in Verona, Mississippi. On February 20, 2026, 441 employees were laid off. The firm believes the company may have violated the federal WARN Act. This law requires 60 days' notice for mass layoffs.

Verona, Mississippi

https://straussborrelli.com/2026/07/01/stanley-black-decker-warn-act-investigation-2/

Ingram Micro Services plans to close its facility in Chandler. This closure will result in 75 job reductions. The company filed a WARN notice about the plant shutdown. This action is part of an effort to optimize operations. It also aims to better serve customers.

Chandler, Arizona

https://www.bizjournals.com/phoenix/news/2026/07/01/ingram-micro-services-workforce-reduction.html

Barrette Outdoor Living Inc. laid off 63 workers at its Salisbury manufacturing site. The company cited revenue decline and economic downturn as reasons for the job cuts. Employees and the state received no prior notice of the layoffs. A WARN report was filed on July 1, effective immediately. Barrette Outdoor Living was acquired by Oldcastle APG in 2021.

Salisbury, North Carolina

https://amp.charlotteobserver.com/news/business/article316361814.html

Adventist Health Systems West announced upcoming layoffs. A Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) was issued. The company is eliminating 115 roles across its western division. This change results from a new centralized organizational structure. Over 80 affected employees have accepted new positions.

https://www.sanluisobispo.com/news/health-and-medicine/article316365261.html

CDW let go of roughly 750 employees, with zero prior notice. I know that many are not getting 60 days of pay.

Is this a violation of the WARN Act? Or is there some loophole related to remote work and multiple offices that CDW is able to use as a defense?

I don’t think their plan backfired at all. I think it is going exactly the way they intended for it to go. Without having to issue a single WARN notice and look “bad” to investors, they manipulated a huge chunk of their workforce to “quit” their jobs and they now have the power to say who goes and when you go. Money is power and this challenging economy was perfect timing for them to exercise control.

Phoenix-based Central Admixture Pharmacy Services announced 116 layoffs. The pharmaceutical company filed a WARN notice on June 25. CAPS is the nation's largest network of outsourcing admixture pharmacies. These layoffs contribute to a weakening Arizona job market. The state's unemployment rate rose to 4.8% in May.

Phoenix, AZ

https://patch.com/arizona/phoenix/layoffs-slashing-more-100-jobs-phoenix-pharmacy-company

Many U.S. businesses anticipate job reductions in July. WARN filings indicate a more careful hiring trend. Technology, cloud services, and manufacturing firms are most affected. Companies cite automation, artificial intelligence, and efficiency as driving factors. The overall job market appears stable, yet growth is becoming uneven.

https://www.newsweek.com/list-of-companies-laying-off-employees-in-july-12128209

Shelby County experienced increased job losses in 2026. Over 1,400 jobs were affected by WARN notices by June 30. This total already surpasses the entire previous year's job reductions. Several companies contributed to these workforce reductions. Nike, GXO, IKEA, PMC Biogenix, CACI, WK Kellogg Co., and JBS USA were among them.

https://www.commercialappeal.com/story/money/business/development/2026/07/01/shelby-co-memphis-lost-1400-corporate-jobs-as-of-june-outpacing-2025-based-on-warn-notices/90745391007/